Ka’ena Point from Mokuleia in the Rainy Season

I hiked to Ka’ena Point along the Mokuleia Coast to see the native plants and animals that live on the western-most tip of O’ahu.

Passing a series of coves and tide pools to reach the Natural Area Reserve, I came to the predator-free fence being built to protect nesting seabirds where I saw albatrosses, monk seals, humpback whales and a number of native plants that thrive at Ka’ena Point in the rainy season. Now that the migratory animals have returned for the winter, the next few months (December – March) is THE time to visit to Ka’ena Point.

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About a month ago, Inger and I volunteered to greet visitors at both entrances to the new exclosure being built. We were told that the exclosure should be finished within 4-6 weeks. I’m a bit disappointed that greater progress has not been made. This exclosure should make a beautiful area more secure for the birds and monk seals who want to use this area. Looks like you might have seen four monk seals. If so, wow! We felt fortunate to see one when we visited.

Thanks Richard and Art — glad you enjoyed the photos and video. When I went last Sunday, workers were laboring on the fence. They’re starting on the Waianae side and working their way towards Mokuleia. My guess is that they are almost 1/2 of the way done. I actually saw 6 seals — the most I have ever seen at one time at Kaena Point!

Oi… I’m overwhelmed with the new stuff I doing right now — video editting, vimeo, facebook, etc — that I haven’t given twitter any thought. But that is a good suggestion — let me tackle that next after my situation stablizes. 🙂 BTW… loved the latest post on Lanihuli Windward — yikes!